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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1931
Page
10
The readable parts describe a woman in a room, mentioning welfare and a Friday event. References to names and places are garbled, with phrases about a lady being settled and attention drawn to a scene in Mareeba and along a north Serra line. The text remains unclear and disjointed.
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce examined the Far Northern export timber trade amid rumors about timber quality. It resolved to request the Forestry Department impose stricter supervision over timber leaving the ports.
In Brisbane a January 23 dispatch reports general dissatisfaction with the current arrangements and outstanding issues. It notes objections from quarters and suggests the reveresment was unsatisfactory with Kennedy and Mirani involved in the discussion.
Melbourne January 23 The Federal Attorney General Mr Brennan announced the government had appointed a new judge to the High Court bench. Chief Justice Duffy commented on qualifications for the post and noted a third vacancy will remain for some time. The report also mentions the case linked to police officer Francis Minell and a police-related death inquiry, with Detective Dron questioning the accused.
Government fails to pay in Sydney as authorities face budgeting gaps and a stalled funding line. Officials report unresolved obligations and limited progress toward settlement. Community groups express frustration over delayed disbursements affecting services.
A garbled report notes a blaze at the State Sugar Farm halting a scheduled sale. Fire crews respond as farmers and workers react to the disruption and potential losses. Details remain unclear due to damaged text, but authorities urge caution and ongoing investigation.
Fragmentary note from The Hague references a curt of Anne Po and a service area termed ape. Details are unclear but indicate procedural or administrative context surrounding a person named Anne Po and an area or agency in The Hague.
The piece discusses wage reductions versus unemployment fears, reactions from Labour and Socialists, and Sir Oswald Mosley's political posture. It notes Mosley’s socialite wife Lady Cynthia, his townhouse and country life, and his evolving public profile as the Mosley movement grows.
Dr Earle Page hails a Federal Arbitration Court wage reduction as timely for national food supply. He argues the decision benefits the public by lowering production costs and consumer prices, while the exchange rate remains a burden for some sectors.
Reports from Melbourne note unsettled talk over Mr Lyons's cabinet role. Prime Minister was said to regard references as mischievous after Mr Lyons requested relief from treasury duties.
A brief market note lists goods at Seaford Market with prices for spices and imported items. Danish butter priced at 1380, salted New Zealand butter 114 to 116, unsalted PR alge appears in the listing.
Brisbane reports suggest employers may push for further wage reductions under Federal awards to align with cost of living metrics. Sourced figures show Queensland basic wage on the Commonwealth index lagging behind six capitals, sparking debate on impact for meals, housing, and living costs.
In Melbourne the business community reports buoyant mood as firms delay dismissals pending new awards. Trades Hall condemns the policy and moves to refer the matter to the ACT for action while wages are set to fall overall though the extent remains uncertain.
The text lists index gauges for last two queries with figures across New South Wales Victoria and six capital towns. It mentions towns Weald ro x tat Ceoene gremare and averages NGSI with numbers like 1566 1668 1582 1759 1687 1653 1554. No coherent narrative, many garbled place names and inconsistent year markers.
Hollywood reporting Mrs Maude Branston aged 45 collapsed during an operation when an anesthetic ignited and exploded in her lungs. Dr Warner performed a major abdominal operation later.
On January 23 in Rockhampton large precautions moved Southern shelters westward while strikers gathered to greet the train. Police and railway staff rushed passengers off the Northern mail, as cars carrying shearers were redirected. Strikers attempted to sway workers back south but were unsuccessful and offered alternative fares or camping, which were declined.
A Brisbane AUW delegates’ meeting heard the branch secretary defend the unions stand as a united decision against the Communist scab threat. Riordan urged continued arbitration and condemned pressure for direct action, warning that ending arbitration would harm workers and allow cut throat competition.
Report from Brisbane dated January 2 outlines a Tangled Labor Council meeting where Mr C Wales Acintas Ratwar urged expansion of pastoral unions and broader affiliation. The proposal was defeated by a large majority amid heated debate among delegates.
Fragmentary text from the Bass Strait rag shows garbled remnants including a date segment and place, with unclear event or attribution. No coherent names or actions are recoverable from the damaged OCR.
The fragment references Sir Robert and a council considering a three part plan for presentations. It also mentions renewing positions and committee actions. Names and places are unclear due to OCR corruption.
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